It can happen suddenly; over a cup of coffee and the morning newspaper, or perhaps as you make your way across the obstacle course of clutter that was once your living room. Your house doesn't fit your needs or lifestyle anymore, and you can no longer deny it. Time to make a hard decision. With inflated housing prices and sky rocketing moving costs, many Canadians are deciding to stay put and renovate their existing home. Home renovations and additions allow you to redesign and customize any space specific to your wants and needs with the added bonus of increasing the equity in your home.